# PostgreSQL Client vs AirTerminal

The clearest difference is price: PostgreSQL Client at Free against AirTerminal's $9.99. PostgreSQL Client also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (153 vs 5). AirTerminal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PostgreSQL Client is free to download; AirTerminal costs $9.99 up front. PostgreSQL Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirTerminal asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PostgreSQL Client against 4.6 for AirTerminal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostgreSQL Client has 153 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of PostgreSQL Client's written reviews are positive against 72% of AirTerminal's.

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, AirTerminal every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PostgreSQL Client | AirTerminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postgresql-client/id1233662353/reviews) | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airterminal-ble-terminal/id1296588408/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 72.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#110** |
| Size | 124 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [晓忠 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120243545) |

## What reviewers say

### PostgreSQL Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postgresql-client/id1233662353)

Access and manage your PostgreSQL databases directly from your iOS device. This app offers a clean interface for exploring, querying, and modifying data, with advanced features like AI-assisted query composition and ER diagrams. It supports secure connections and various data import/export options.

**Highlights:** Secure TLS/SSH connections, AI-assisted query composition, ER Diagram Viewer, Advanced data grid for editing, Data import/export, Database object exploration, Server status monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO FEATURES | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Visually polished and functional
- 🚀 Responsive developer and quick bug fixes
- 👍 Intuitive navigation and comfy table views
- 👍 Great for mobile iOS PostgreSQL management
- 👍 Works perfectly, worth the money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay for everything, not truly free
- 💰 Locked behind payment, no trial
- 🐛 Buggy, especially chart creation
- 🐛 Connection issues and errors
- 🐛 No access to tables/functions

**Reported bugs**

- Chart creation resets fields
- Connection errors after no changes
- No access to tables/functions
- Connection lost immediately after switching apps
- Reconnecting process hangs up

**Requested features**

- Add Generate Random button for UUID
- Allow installation on M1/M3 Mac
- Add SSH tunnels with key authentication
- Show HINT in error handling
- Editor of procedure must resize to full screen


### AirTerminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airterminal-ble-terminal/id1296588408)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a Bluetooth terminal for embedded devices, allowing console access without internet or SSH. It supports hardware keyboards and includes special buttons for common commands.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth (BLE) terminal, Console/shell access for embedded devices, Hardware keyboard support, Special input buttons (ESC, TAB, CTL, cursor), Automatic terminal size adjustment, Central and peripheral mode support, XMODEM file transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PostgreSQL Client free?

PostgreSQL Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AirTerminal free?

AirTerminal costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PostgreSQL Client or AirTerminal?

PostgreSQL Client and AirTerminal are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 153 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do PostgreSQL Client or AirTerminal have ads?

Neither PostgreSQL Client nor AirTerminal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PostgreSQL Client or AirTerminal?

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, and AirTerminal every 3 months. Most recently, PostgreSQL Client was updated on September 23, 2026 and AirTerminal on September 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*